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Flat Ended Chip Tray

January 12, 2009

I'm trying to make a built-in "chip trays" for a poker table. Using a 1 9/16 dia core box router bit, makes a nice tray, but the ends of the…
Attaching Tops to Furniture

January 12, 2009

I am building a bookcase/wardrobe cabinet using cherry lumber and frame and panel construction. My idea is that it will have a craftsman type look to the piece. I am…
maintaining accurate center

January 12, 2009

I'm looking for help with maintaining the precise center location of holes as I enlarge them. I'm a violin maker. In creating the holes for tuning pegs and the end…
Breadboard ends

January 11, 2009

I am making a dining table in the craftsman style. The table field is made. I,m wondering whether I shoud extend the breadboard ends a little beyond the field or…
French Cleats

January 11, 2009

I am building a vanity 60" wide about 25" high-- this will be hanging and have already installed a 3/4" french cleat across the top back top of the frame.…
PC Omnijig 77240 vs. Leigh D4R

January 8, 2009

Hello Gary, I was wondering if you could tell me what the differences between these two dovetail jigs are? I've looked and looked and really can not tell the difference.…
Cutting curves by hand

January 7, 2009

I don't have a bandsaw or any other machine for cutting curves and I would like to stick with handtools anyway. How do I accurately and cleanly cut curves by…
How to straighten a warped board

January 6, 2009

Happy New Year!!! I brought a beautiful piece of curly Koa from Hawaii to Oregon. It is 4/4 stock, about 10" wide and 40" long. I want to resaw 4…
Breadboard ends for bottom of a desk

January 3, 2009

Hi Gary Please give me your thoughts on this design question. I'm designing a dictionary stand in the style of Greene & Greene in solid cherry wood. The lid of…
Drill press decision

January 3, 2009

I'm in the process of setting up my first shop and am currently considering which drill press to buy. I leaning toward a radial arm drill press; they seem much more versatile.…